Saina Nehwal gets married to Parupalli Kashyap, announces on Twitter

Saina Nehwal, an Indian professional badminton singles player finally tied the knot with Parupalli Kashyap on Friday. Nehwal took her thousands of fans by surprise as she posted a photograph of her with Parupalli Kashyap on Friday announcing her marriage.

The couple had posted a couple of photographs on their social media account where they were seen handing over invitation cards to their loved ones.

The couple kept their marriage a private affair. Both Saina and Kashyap were spotted at public spots frequently and the rumours were rife that the two were dating each other for years.

It is to be noted that Nehwal is a former world no 1, who won more than 23 international titles including former 10 Superseries titles. Although Nehwal reached the world’s 2nd ie 2009, it was only in 2015 that she was able to attain the world no. 1 ranking, thereby becoming the only female player from India and overall the second Indian player – after Prakash Padukone – to achieve this feat.

Saina Nehwal has represented India three times in the Olympics, winning a bronze medal in her second appearance.